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FGEHA issues 24-hour ultimatum for removal of encroachments in Sectors G-13, G-14
ISLAMABAD, JUL 7 (DNA) – In a stern move against rampant illegal constructions, the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) on Tuesday issued a 24-hour ultimatum to residents of Sectors G-13 and G-14, directing them to voluntarily remove all encroachments on government land or face swift demolition without any further notice. The urgent public notice, released by the FGEHA’s Directorate of Enforcement and Vigilance, warns that all illegal sheds, fences, boundary walls, and constructions that exceed the originally approved property limits or sit on state land must be cleared withinRead More
FPCCI hosts session on inland water management opportunities
KARACHI, JUL 7 /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, hosted a high-profile session on “Inland Water Management and Business Opportunities” was held at the FPCCI Head Office, Federation House, in Karachi. It is pertinent to note that the session featured a comprehensive presentation by renowned water expert, Commodore Naeem Sarfraz, outlining the strategic, economic and commercial viability of the sector. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh stressed that unlocking potential of the inland water transport is in the interest of the economy as the scope is immense; and, highly profitable business opportunitiesRead More
PM Shehbaz vows to eliminate terrorism, strengthen Pakistan-Türkiye economic cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Jul 7 (DNA): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to eradicating terrorism from the country, as the country’s security forces were working tirelessly and the day was not far when the menace would be completely eliminated. Addressing the federal cabinet at the start of its meeting, the prime minister paid tribute to Pakistan Air Force Group Captain Asim Tariq, who was martyred a few days ago in Islamabad while intervening to stop an assault on a woman. He prayed for the elevation ofRead More
Ronaldo confirms he will not play another FIFA World Cup after Portugal exits in Round of 16
LOS ANGLESES, JUL 7: Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup ended with a Spanish sting in the tail, courtesy of Mikel Merino’s last-gasp winner that earned a 1-0 Round of 16 win on Monday, but he was unwilling to make a hasty call on his international future. Ronaldo told reporters in the mixed zone that Spain enjoyed “a bit of luck” to score through substitute Merino in the dying moments of a match he felt could have swung either way. “I’m sad to be leaving the World Cup likeRead More
Egypt coach Hassan says Palestinian suffering ‘a shame on the world’
ATLANTA, JUL 7: Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said at the World Cup on Monday that the suffering of the Palestinian people was a “shame on the world” as he called on football to do more to come to their aid. Hassan waved a Palestine flag after the Pharaohs beat Australia on penalties to reach the World Cup last 16, where they will meet defending champions Argentina on Tuesday. “If there is someone who has not felt the suffering of the Palestinian people then he or she has no humanity,” HassanRead More
Group Captain Asim Tariq Shaheed buried with full military honors
RAWALPINDI, JUL 7 /DNA/ – Funeral prayers of Group Captain Asim Tariq Shaheed, who embraced Shahadat while courageously intervening to rescue a woman in distress in Islamabad, were offered today. The martyred officer was laid to rest with full military honours in recognition of his exceptional courage, selfless devotion and unwavering sense of duty. Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Air Staff, attended the funeral prayers alongwith senior officers, airmen and a large gathering of civil community to pay final respects to theRead More